Fruit has more than the power to hydrate on hot summer days. It can also deliver electrolytes — minerals that are critical for the body to function. Electrolytes help nerves, muscles, the heart and ...

If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night with a leg cramp, chances are it may have been because of too little potassium, calcium, or magnesium in your diet. Bananas have a reputation for ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While drinks are a convenient way to replenish your electrolytes when you’re on the go, whole foods ...

Maggie O’Neill is a health writer and reporter based in New York who specializes in covering medical research and emerging wellness trends, with a focus on cancer and addiction. Prior to her time at ...

A study published in the 19 October Nature shows that one subunit of a potassium channel has a pivotal role in controlling vascular smooth muscle tone. This raises the possibility that defects in this ...

Fruit is amazingly rich in nutrients important for health, with every bite providing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. Most people stick to bananas, berries, apples and grapes — the top ...

Diets high in calcium and potassium prevent kidney stones, new findings show. Daily intake of 1200 mg of calcium may help prevent incident and recurrent kidney stones, according to findings from a ...